The nose opens up with candied walnuts and dried currants. Delicious tart but sweet cherries explode in the mouth.  The finish is warming and lingers FOREVER! This vintage is lower in alcohol - only 17% compared to the '04 having 21% - and it works perfectly. This vintage was aged in Oak barrels for 5+ years.  Delicious again!

2004 Vintage Received:
Astoria Crab and Wine Festival, Gold Medal, April 2010
Newport Seafood and Wine Festival, Silver Medal, February 2010
San Diego International Wine Competition, Silver Medal, April 2010

2002 Vintage Received:
Gold Medal Winner - Northwest Wine Summit - May 2009
Gold Medal Winner - Pacific Rim International Wine Competition - April 2009
Gold Medal Winner - Astorial Seafood & Wine Festival - 2009
Silver Medal Winner - Tasting Guild International '09
Silver Medal Winner - West Coast Wine Competition '09
Silver Medal Winner - Dallas (TX) Morning News - 2009